Friday, June 26, 2015

KOA Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg

I would highly recommend KOA Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg.  We were close to the area, traveling from Bristol to Nashville, TN and decided we wanted to store our RV for a few days until our reservation in Pigeon Forge at the end of the week.  We stored it and, for only $10, the staff moved our RV to our site on our check in day so all we had to do is drive up and get camping.  Well worth the extra expense. 

This location has a bounce pillow, frisbee golf, corn hole and horseshoes.  The pool area has a hot tub, a special section 1 1/2 feet deep for little ones as well as a play area with a fountain.  In addition, the wifi has been working amazingly well, which is something I can't say for other campgrounds.  They have been unpredictable at best.

The campground is on the other side of the fence line into Patriot Park.  This park has a nice trail with intermittent duck food vending.  The geese and ducks come swarming when people come close with hands open.  If you're in the mood for an amazing southern meal you should check out The Old Mill restaurant, on one side of the park.  Many meals come with their signature corn chowder and you'll be happy to see their famous basket of corn fritters for the table.



We spent a day at Dollywood's Splash Country.  There are local trolley's that will pick you up on the edge of Patriot Park (close to The Old Mill) and bring you directly to the entrance of Splash Country, as well as many other local attractions.  Again, only a quick walk from our RV and it only costs 50 cents for each rider, one way.  The waterpark was really fun for adults and kids of all ages.  If you have an extra day in the area I would say it's well worth the cost of admission.  Next time we're here we'll have to check out Dollywood's theme park!

Side note: If you are in need of any camping equipment, definitely check out the Coleman Factory Outlet Store while you're in the area.  

As we wind down our day, a summer thunderstorm has rolled in.  We were lucky to have had such a beautiful day at the water park.  Tomorrow we're loading up and heading home...hopefully, we'll have enough time for a local pancake house on our way out of town.

Happy travels ~ Sara

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